Book description
The Final Season (Planet Gallywood #1) delivers a refreshingly original take on existential dread wrapped in absurd humor. Andrew Gillsmith crafts a universe where the inhabitants of Rexos-4 have known their exact expiration date for millennia, creating a society built around the philosophical equivalent of "why bother?"
The audiobook format works brilliantly for this story, allowing Gillsmith's wit to shine through vocal performances that bring depth to his eclectic cast. You'll find yourself genuinely invested in Gumpilos Tfliximop and company as they navigate their predetermined doom while unknowingly starring in the galaxy's most popular reality show.
What sets this apart is how it balances cosmic pessimism with genuine heart. The comparisons to The Truman Show and Hitchhiker's Guide are apt but don't capture the unique tone Gillsmith achieves. There's a warmth here that prevents the philosophical questions from becoming overwhelming, and moments of genuine optimism peek through the cynicism.
The showrunner Betty Neezquaff emerges as a particularly compelling character, subverting expectations at every turn. Her presence elevates what could have been a simple philosophical exercise into something more substantial.
This is smart science fiction that doesn't take itself too seriously, perfect for listeners who enjoy their existential crises served with humor and heart.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience